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2016 United States men's Olympic basketball team

The men's national basketball team of the United States won the gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They automatically qualified for the Olympics by winning the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2014. The team was coached by Mike Krzyzewski of Duke University, with assistant coaches Jim Boeheim (Syracuse), Tom Thibodeau (New York Knicks), and Monty Williams (Phoenix Suns).[1]

2016 United States men's Olympic basketball team
Head coachMike Krzyzewski
2016 Summer Olympics
Scoring leaderKevin Durant
19.4
Rebounding leaderDeAndre Jordan
6.1
Assists leaderKyrie Irving
4.9
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Timeline

  • August 6, 2015: 34-man roster announced[2]
  • January 18, 2016: 30-man roster announced[3]
  • July 17: Start of training camp[4]
  • July 22 – August 1: Exhibition games[4]
  • August 6–21: 2016 Summer Olympics[3]

Roster

The 2016 team consisted of just two returning players from the 2012 Olympic gold-medal winning team, Kevin Durant and the new team captain, Carmelo Anthony.[5][6]

The following is the United States roster in the men's basketball tournament of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[7][8][9]

United States men's national basketball team – 2016 Summer Olympics roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.NameAge – Date of birthHeightClubCtr.
G4Jimmy Butler26 – (1989-09-14)September 14, 19896 ft 7 in (2.01 m)Chicago Bulls
F5Kevin Durant27 – (1988-09-29)September 29, 19886 ft 10 in (2.08 m)Oklahoma City Thunder
C6DeAndre Jordan28 – (1988-07-21)July 21, 19886 ft 11 in (2.11 m)Los Angeles Clippers
G7Kyle Lowry30 – (1986-03-25)March 25, 19866 ft 0 in (1.83 m)Toronto Raptors
F8Harrison Barnes24 – (1992-05-30)May 30, 19926 ft 8 in (2.03 m)Golden State Warriors
G9DeMar DeRozan26 – (1989-08-07)August 7, 19896 ft 7 in (2.01 m)Toronto Raptors
G10Kyrie Irving24 – (1992-03-23)March 23, 19926 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Cleveland Cavaliers
G11Klay Thompson26 – (1990-02-08)February 8, 19906 ft 7 in (2.01 m)Golden State Warriors
C12DeMarcus Cousins25 – (1990-08-13)August 13, 19906 ft 10 in (2.08 m)Sacramento Kings
F13Paul George26 – (1990-05-02)May 2, 19906 ft 9 in (2.06 m)Indiana Pacers
F14Draymond Green26 – (1990-03-04)March 4, 19906 ft 6 in (1.98 m)Golden State Warriors
F15Carmelo Anthony32 – (1984-05-29)May 29, 19846 ft 7 in (2.01 m)New York Knicks
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • Club – describes last
    club before the tournament
  • Age – describes age
    on August 6, 2016

The following were also candidates to make the team:

Earlier candidates
PlayerNBA Team[a]AddedRemovedReason
Michael Carter-WilliamsMilwaukee BucksAugust 6, 2015[2]January 18, 201630-man roster cut[3]
Tobias HarrisDetroit Pistons
Victor OladipoOrlando Magic
Chandler ParsonsDallas Mavericks
Mason PlumleePortland Trail Blazers
Anthony DavisNew Orleans PelicansMarch 22, 2016Injured[10]
Chris PaulLos Angeles ClippersMarch 30, 2016Withdrew[11]
John WallWashington WizardsMay 5, 2016Injured[12]
Blake GriffinLos Angeles ClippersMay 6, 2016Injured[13]
Stephen CurryGolden State WarriorsJune 6, 2016Injured[14]
LaMarcus AldridgeSan Antonio SpursJune 7, 2016Injured[15]
James HardenHouston RocketsJune 10, 2016Withdrew[16]
Russell WestbrookOklahoma City ThunderWithdrew[16]
Kawhi LeonardSan Antonio SpursJune 23, 2016Withdrew[17]
LeBron JamesCleveland CavaliersWithdrew[18]
Gordon HaywardUtah JazzWithdrew[19]
Andre DrummondDetroit PistonsWithdrew[20]
Damian LillardPortland Trail BlazersFebruary 10, 2016[21]Withdrew[22]
Bradley BealWashington WizardsAugust 6, 2015[2]June 24, 2016Withdrew[23]
Michael ConleyMemphis GrizzliesJune 27, 201612-man roster cut[24]
Kenneth FariedDenver Nuggets
Rudy GaySacramento Kings
Dwight HowardHouston Rockets
Andre IguodalaGolden State WarriorsJanuary 18, 2016[3]
Kevin LoveCleveland CavaliersAugust 6, 2015[2]

2015 Basketball Showcase

On August 12, 2015, USA Basketball announced that 19 NBA players would participate in the following day's 2015 USA Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas, where they were divided into two squads, USA Blue and USA White, with USA Blue being coached by USA National Team assistant coach Monty Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder), and USA White being coached by fellow USA National Team assistant coach Tom Thibodeau (Minnesota Timberwolves).[25]

The Blue Team included starters Harrison Barnes (Golden State Warriors), Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards), DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors), and Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons), with reserve players Kenneth Faried (Denver Nuggets), Rudy Gay (Sacramento Kings), Amir Johnson (Boston Celtics), Victor Oladipo (Orlando Magic), and Elfrid Payton (Orlando Magic).

The White Team included starters Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs), Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers), DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings), Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors), and Michael Carter-Williams (Milwaukee Bucks), with reserve players Mason Plumlee (Portland Trail Blazers), Terrence Jones (Houston Rockets), Arron Afflalo (New York Knicks), and Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors). C. J. Watson (Orlando Magic) was included in the roster announcement but did not play.[26]

Exhibition games

The United States' 12-man roster began its exhibition schedule against 2004 Olympic champion Argentina. They also faced 2015 FIBA Asia gold medalist China and 2015 FIBA Americas champion Venezuela. The schedule concluded with 2015 FIBA Africa champion Nigeria in Houston. The United States Olympic Committee used Houston as a departure point for many Olympic teams, providing them with credentials and provisions on their way out to Brazil.[4]

July 22, 2016
Argentina  74–111  United States
Scoring by quarter: 14–32, 19–24, 24–24, 17–31
Pts: Nocioni 15
Rebs: Nocioni 7
Asts: Campazzo 6		Pts: Durant 23
Rebs: Cousins 15
Asts: Irving 6
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada
Attendance: 16,861
July 24, 2016
China  57–106  United States
Scoring by quarter: 13–26, 16–29, 9–23, 19–28
Pts: Yi 18
Rebs: Yi 7
Asts: 3 players tied 2		Pts: Durant 19
Rebs: Anthony 8
Asts: 3 players tied 5
Staples Center
Los Angeles, California
Attendance: 19,060
July 26, 2016
China  57–107  United States
Scoring by quarter: 15–31, 9–21, 15–32, 18–23
Pts: Zhou 13
Rebs: Wang 5
Asts: Guo 6		Pts: Cousins 21
Rebs: Cousins 11
Asts: Thompson 5
Oracle Arena
Oakland, California
Attendance: 19,596
July 29, 2016
Venezuela  45–80  United States
Scoring by quarter: 12–20, 6–16, 13–20, 14–24
Pts: Cox 14
Rebs: Colmenares 10
Asts: Vargas 5		Pts: Thompson, Irving 13
Rebs: Cousins 12
Asts: Green 6
United Center
Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 20,578
August 1, 2016
Nigeria  66–110  United States
Scoring by quarter: 14–27, 16–27, 15–30, 21–26
Pts: Oguchi 21
Rebs: Diogu 9
Asts: Uzoh 6		Pts: Anthony 19
Rebs: Jordan 9
Asts: Lowry 11
Toyota Center
Houston, Texas
Attendance: 18,247

Olympic play

Preliminary round

PosTeam
PldWLPFPAPDPtsQualification
1 United States550524407+11710Quarterfinals
2  Australia541444368+769
3  France532423378+458
4  Serbia523426387+397
5  Venezuela514315444−1296
6  China505318466−1485
Source: FIBA
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head points difference; 4) head-to-head number of points scored.

China

6 August 2016 (2016-08-06)
19:00
China  62–119 United States
Scoring by quarter: 10–30, 20–29, 17–32, 15–28
Pts: Yi 25
Rebs: Yi, Zhao 6
Asts: Zhao 5		Pts: Durant 25
Rebs: Anthony, Jordan 7
Asts: Durant 6
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 10,622
Referees: Stephen Seibel (CAN), Oļegs Latiševs (LAT), Sreten Radović (CRO)

Venezuela

8 August 2016 (2016-08-08)
19:00
United States 113–69  Venezuela
Scoring by quarter: 18–18, 30–8, 27–25, 38–18
Pts: George 20
Rebs: Jordan 9
Asts: Lowry 9		Pts: Cox 19
Rebs: Echenique 7
Asts: Vargas 5
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 10,572
Referees: Eddie Viator (FRA), Damir Javor (SLO), Scott Beker (AUS)

Australia

10 August 2016 (2016-08-10)
19:00
Australia  88–98 United States
Scoring by quarter: 29–29, 25–20, 13–21, 21–28
Pts: Mills 30
Rebs: Dellavedova 6
Asts: Dellavedova 11		Pts: Anthony 31
Rebs: Anthony, Cousins 8
Asts: Irving 5
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 10,957
Referees: Christos Christodoulou (GRE), Juan Carlos García (ESP), Robert Lottermoser (GER)

Serbia

12 August 2016 (2016-08-12)
19:00
United States 94–91  Serbia
Scoring by quarter: 27–15, 23–26, 22–21, 22–29
Pts: Irving 15
Rebs: George 9
Asts: Irving, Cousins 5		Pts: Jokić 25
Rebs: Jokić 6
Asts: Teodosić 6
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 11,413
Referees: Stephen Seibel (CAN), Guilherme Locatelli (BRA), Piotr Pastusiak (POL)

France

14 August 2016 (2016-08-14)
14:15
United States 100–97  France
Scoring by quarter: 30–24, 25–22, 26–23, 19–28
Pts: Thompson 30
Rebs: Durant 6
Asts: Irving 12		Pts: de Colo, Heurtel 18
Rebs: Heurtel 8
Asts: Heurtel 9
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 11,302
Referees: Borys Ryzhyk (UKR), José Reyes (MEX), Damir Javor (SLO)

Knockout round

 
QuarterfinalsSemifinalsGold medal
 
          
 
17 August
 
 
  Australia90
 
19 August
 
  Lithuania64
 
  Australia61
 
17 August
 
  Serbia87
 
  Croatia83
 
21 August
 
  Serbia86
 
  Serbia66
 
17 August
 
 United States96
 
  Spain92
 
19 August
 
  France67
 
  Spain76
 
17 August
 
 United States82Bronze medal
 
 United States105
 
21 August
 
  Argentina78
 
  Australia88
 
 
  Spain89
 

Quarterfinal – Argentina

17 August 2016 (2016-08-17)
18:45
United States 105–78  Argentina
Scoring by quarter: 25–21, 31–19, 31–21, 18–17
Pts: Durant 27
Rebs: George 8
Asts: Durant 6		Pts: Scola 15
Rebs: Scola 10
Asts: Campazzo 9
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 11,700
Referees: Ilija Belošević (SRB), Guilherme Locatelli (BRA), Robert Lottermoser (GER)

Semifinal – Spain

19 August 2016 (2016-08-19)
15:30
Spain  76–82 United States
Scoring by quarter: 17–26, 22–19, 18–21, 19–16
Pts: Gasol 23
Rebs: Gasol 8
Asts: Rodríguez 5		Pts: Thompson 22
Rebs: Jordan 16
Asts: Lowry, Thompson 3
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 10,455
Referees: Christos Christodoulou (GRE), José Reyes (MEX), Guilherme Locatelli (BRA)

Final – Serbia

21 August 2016 (2016-08-21)
15:45
Serbia  66–96 United States
Scoring by quarter: 15–19, 14–33, 14–27, 23–17
Pts: Nedović 14
Rebs: Jokić 4
Asts: three players 3		Pts: Durant 30
Rebs: Cousins 15
Asts: Lowry 5
Carioca Arena 1, Rio de Janeiro
Attendance: 10,658
Referees: José Reyes (MEX), Borys Ryzhyk (UKR), Juan García (ESP)

Statistics

Legend
GPGames playedGSGames startedMPGMinutes per game
FGMField goals madeFGAField goals attemptedFG%Field goal percentage
3PM3-point field goals made3PA3-point field goals attempted3P%3-point field goal percentage
FTMFree throws madeFTAFree throws attemptedFT%Free throw percentage
RPGRebounds per gameAPGAssists per gamePPGPoints per game
PlayerGPGSMPGFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%RPGAPGPPG
Kevin Durant8828.85290.5782543.5812632.8135.03.519.4
Carmelo Anthony8823.33384.3931845.4001321.6195.32.212.1
Kyrie Irving8822.03165.477924.3752022.9092.54.911.4
Paul George8219.03270.457828.2861821.8574.51.911.2
Klay Thompson8621.12877.3631649.32779.7782.51.69.9
DeMarcus Cousins8514.62744.61400--1923.8265.81.69.1
DeAndre Jordan8317.32331.74200--1332.4066.10.87.4
DeMar DeRozan7011.11627.59302.0001418.7781.40.96.6
Jimmy Butler8014.41338.34229.2221718.9442.51.45.6
Kyle Lowry8016.31229.414311.2731317.7653.33.85.0
Harrison Barnes408.0613.46213.333441.0001.80.84.3
Draymond Green809.8522.227111.09047.5712.11.21.9
Total88200278590.47183225.369168224.75045.524.0100.9
Opponents88200231538.42952182.286113147.76935.520.078.4

Notes

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